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"I keep it super simple, and easy. Draw an approx 15 degree angle on the neck, use a…" Dane Donato replied May 19, 2015 to Scarf Cutting Jig	9	May 20, 2015 Reply by Bluesheart
"Friction tuners, even with commercial ebony pegs, will be the least costly way to go…" Dane Donato replied May 17, 2015 to Fiddle Faddle	13	May 18, 2015 Reply by Bad Finger (Eric)
"I disagree with the Kid. Friction tuning pegs have been around for a very long time,…" Dane Donato replied May 17, 2015 to Fiddle Faddle	13	May 18, 2015 Reply by Bad Finger (Eric)
"Please do! One of the greatest Ramones songs ever. " Dane Donato replied May 9, 2015 to What tunings do you use?	59	May 12, 2015 Reply by Ice Bob
"So, you admit you stalk each customer. And in the sequel, you really should end up b…" Dane Donato replied May 9, 2015 to What tunings do you use?	59	May 12, 2015 Reply by Ice Bob
"The best bass clarinet ever. " Dane Donato replied May 9, 2015 to What tunings do you use?	59	May 12, 2015 Reply by Ice Bob
"Well, I have walked through Harvard Yard many times. They never mistook me for an ac…" Dane Donato replied May 9, 2015 to What tunings do you use?	59	May 12, 2015 Reply by Ice Bob
"That is what happens when you cavort with headstrong hussies. :)" Dane Donato replied May 9, 2015 to CBG wall hanger	12	May 9, 2015 Reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry
"What is the difference between a violin and viola? Violas burn longer. An oboist an…" Dane Donato replied May 9, 2015 to What tunings do you use?	59	May 12, 2015 Reply by Ice Bob
"How about the Ramones? :) Greatest punk band ever, and any group that sings about lo…" Dane Donato replied May 9, 2015 to What tunings do you use?	59	May 12, 2015 Reply by Ice Bob

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Dane Donato's Discussions (73)

"I keep it super simple, and easy. Draw an approx 15 degree angle on the neck, use a…"

"Friction tuners, even with commercial ebony pegs, will be the least costly way to go…"

"I disagree with the Kid. Friction tuning pegs have been around for a very long time,…"

"Please do! One of the greatest Ramones songs ever. "

"So, you admit you stalk each customer. And in the sequel, you really should end up b…"

"The best bass clarinet ever. "

"Well, I have walked through Harvard Yard many times. They never mistook me for an ac…"

"That is what happens when you cavort with headstrong hussies. :)"

"What is the difference between a violin and viola? Violas burn longer. An oboist an…"

"How about the Ramones? :) Greatest punk band ever, and any group that sings about lo…"

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